Special Needs

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Special Needs

Your Special Needs Young Adult: How I Built My Village
A mother shares how she supports her son as he ages
By
Kristin Jarvis Adams
  Apr 3, 2017
special needs outings

Special Needs

10 Special Outings for Seattle Kids and Families With Special Needs
Best Seattle outings for children with special needs
By
Lauren Braden
  Jan 19, 2017
Mom and son tickling on bed

Behavior + Discipline

Lost in His Older Brother's Shadow: A Letter to My Youngest Son
A mother reflects on her two sons, one with ADHD and one without
By
Heather LeRoss
  Dec 23, 2015
Author Margaret Chiavetta

Special Needs

Local Author’s New Series Features Protagonist With Autism
Seattle's Margaret Chiavetta on why we need more fictional characters with special needs
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Sep 26, 2016
Young students stretching in the classroom

Behavior + Discipline

Cool, Calm, Kinetic: Classrooms For Every Learner
Headphones, surgical tubing and wiggle seats are helping kids learn better
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 14, 2016
Woman with doodles above her head

Parent Stories

When Parents Have ADHD
What happens when you recognize the symptoms in yourself?
By
Sara Lindberg
  Sep 28, 2016
2017 Superhero Arzu Forough

Mindfulness

Meet ParentMap 2017 Superhero Arzu Forough
A Q&A with the president and CEO of Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 31, 2017
Boy battling an imaginary dragon

Special Needs

A Kingdom of His Own Creation
What the father of a son with autism learned about himself
By
William Kenower
  Sep 4, 2015
Father and son reading together

Special Needs

6 Books for Adults About Special Needs and Learning Differences
New must-read books for your family
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 28, 2016

Newest Reads

Screen time and two girls

Screen Time

Summertime Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
8 tips from a pro
By
Gemma Alexander
  Jun 23, 2017
Roo's World of Discovery

Work + Life Balance

In Kirkland, a New Place to Combine Work and Play
The Eastside's sensory-friendly play space now doubles as your office
By
Kate Missine
  Jun 23, 2017
seattle pride parade

Seasonal Fun

Wild and Colorful Seattle Pride — Yes, with Kids
Join the Pride party with our veteran tips for taking kids
By
Jody Allard
  Jun 21, 2017
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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: June 23–25
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 21, 2017

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Whether it’s a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don’t always get sick during doctors’ office hours.

Seattle

Optimal Learning Solutions

Optimal Learning Solutions

At OLS we understand each student’s unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Our team uses a collaborative approach designed to meet the needs of every student and family.

Kirkland

Greenlake Primary Care - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine

Greenlake Primary Care - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine

Greenlake Primary Care is an independent primary care clinic. With specialties in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, the Clinic has been caring for families for over 50 years.

Seattle

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Whether it’s a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don’t always get sick during doctors’ office hours.

Seattle